Hampden County and Westfield City property record for 43 Shepard St, Westfield, MA 01085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,541 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,747 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | WFLD M:62 L:15 |
| Primary APN | WFLD M:62 L:15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,541 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 841 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 43 SHEPARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01085-2358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 812701 |
43 Shepard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 SHEPARD ST, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FIN'L LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25006 / 140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 43 SHEPARD ST, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2358 |
| Document Number | 025006-140 |
| Book / Page | 25006 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 LEHIGH ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000021949 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21949 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 43 SHEPARD ST, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2358 |
| Document Number | 024351-184 |
| Book / Page | 24351 / 184 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 DEBORAH LN, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-4138 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WESTFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 43 SHEPARD ST, WESTFIELD, MA 01085-2358 |
| Document Number | 22048-458 |
| Book / Page | 022048 / 000458 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 22048-458 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 022048/000458 |
| Instrument | 6012 |
| Name | NEW PENN FIN'L LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Shepard St was $3,747, up 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Westfield City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| Municipality | Westfield City |
| Unified School District | Westfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,747.00 (+8.8%) | $251,000 (+10.62%) Land $83,900 Building $167,100 | $266,419 (-6.05%) |
| 2025 | $3,444.00 | $226,900 Land $87,700 Building $139,200 | $283,575 (+15.07%) |
| 2024 | $246,430 | ||
| 2023 | $3,615.00 | $212,900 Land $75,900 Building $137,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43 Shepard St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 43 Shepard St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WESTFIELD DPWWATER DIVISION serves 41,094 people · EPA ID MA1329000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Whip City Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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